Established in 1961, The University of Okinawa is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Naha (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Okinawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, The University of Okinawa is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. The University of Okinawa offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. The University of Okinawa also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.